Rurouni Kenshin is a 2012 Japanese film adaptation of Rurouni Kenshin based onNobuhiro Watsuki's popular manga of the same name. Directed by Keishi Ōtomo, the film stars Takeru Satoh and Emi Takei. The film focuses on fictional events that take place during the early Meiji period in Japan, telling the story of a wanderer named Himura Kenshin, formerly known as the assassin Hitokiri Battōsai. After participating in theBakumatsu war, Kenshin wanders the countryside of Japan offering protection and aid to those in need as atonement for the murders he once committed as an assassin.
Rumors circulated of a live action adaptation of the manga before it was announced. TheSankei Sports newspaper adds that the staff aims to release the film internationally and eventually make a series. This will be the first live-action adaptation of the manga. During the production, Nobuhiro offered his ideas for the movie, which were used in the filming. The film was distributed internationally by Warner Bros.
Cast
Takeru Satoh as Himura Kenshin, a former assassin turned wanderer who has made a vow never to kill again.
Emi Takei as Kamiya Kaoru, the owner of a Kendo school left to her by her father.
Munetaka Aoki as Sagara Sanosuke, a street fighter who befriends Kenshin.
Teruyuki Kagawa as Takeda Kanryū, a ruthless businessman bent on controlling organized crime.
Yu Aoi as Takani Megumi, one of Kanryū's forced opium-makers, though from a famed family of doctors and healers.
Koji Kikkawa as Udō Jin-e, one of Kanryū's men, and a survivor of the Battle of Toba-Fushimi.
Gou Ayano as Gein, another of Kanryū's men.
Genki Sudo as Inui Banjin, another of Kanryū's men.
Taketo Tanaka as Yahiko Myojin, Kaoru's only student at the dojo.
Yosuke Eguchi as Saitō Hajime, a former member of the Shinsengumi who now works for the Meiji government as a police officer under the name of Fujita Goro.
Eiji Okuda as Yamagata Aritomo, a ranking member of the Meiji government and Saitō's superior.
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